Fellowship Programs for Doctors
Fellowship Programme for General Practice
The Fellowship Programme for General Practice is a comprehensive 12-month programme covering every aspect of modern general practice. From consultation skills and chronic disease management to minor surgical procedures and end-of-life care, this fellowship prepares doctors for independent GP practice in any setting.
- typical duration
- 12 months
- estimated weekly study
- 4-6 hrs
- level
- Intermediate
- format
- Self-paced
Programme overview
The Fellowship Programme for General Practice is a comprehensive 12-month programme covering every aspect of modern general practice. From consultation skills and chronic disease management to minor surgical procedures and end-of-life care, this fellowship prepares doctors for independent GP practice in any setting.
Across roughly 12 months, the curriculum works through 12 core areas: Consultation Skills & Communication, Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, HTN, COPD), Acute Presentations & Triage, Women's Health & Family Planning, Mental Health in Primary Care, Minor Surgery & Procedures, Prescribing & Pharmacotherapy, Palliative & End-of-Life Care, Health Promotion & Prevention, Practice Management & Leadership, Medical Ethics & Law and Clinical Governance & Audit. Each area combines clinician-written notes, worked examples and self-assessment so you build understanding rather than memorise in isolation.
This is a structured, self-paced learning programme rather than an accredited qualification. It is designed to consolidate knowledge and support continuing professional development; the accreditation status is pending and it does not by itself confer a licence, registration or a university degree.
Who this is for
Who this is for: MBBS or equivalent. Currently practising or returning to GP. It suits clinicians who want a coherent, exam-aware framework rather than scattered resources, and who prefer to study around clinical shifts.
Level: Intermediate. Expected commitment: around 4-6 hours per week over 12 months, studied entirely online at your own pace with no fixed live sessions.
Where the knowledge transfers: the content overlaps with preparation for DNB Family Medicine, NEET-PG and NEXT. The programme is not an exam-registration route, but the concepts and clinical reasoning it builds are directly relevant to these assessments and to day-to-day practice.
Curriculum and competencies
Core areas covered
- Consultation Skills & Communication
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, HTN, COPD)
- Acute Presentations & Triage
- Women's Health & Family Planning
- Mental Health in Primary Care
- Minor Surgery & Procedures
- Prescribing & Pharmacotherapy
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Health Promotion & Prevention
- Practice Management & Leadership
- Medical Ethics & Law
- Clinical Governance & Audit
Learning outcomes
By completion you should be able to
- Conduct structured GP consultations using the Calgary-Cambridge model and recognised consultation frameworks
- Manage the top 20 chronic conditions independently including diabetes, hypertension, asthma and COPD
- Perform minor surgical procedures including excisions, cryotherapy and joint injections safely
- Apply evidence-based prescribing principles and identify polypharmacy risks in older patients
- Deliver compassionate palliative and end-of-life care in community and home settings
- Demonstrate leadership and governance competencies required for independent GP practice
Programme schedule
Month 1-3: Foundations of General Practice
- Consultation Models & Communication
- Acute Undifferentiated Illness
- Chronic Disease Frameworks
- Prescribing & Medication Review
Month 4-6: Core Clinical Specialties
- Cardiovascular & Respiratory
- Women's Health & Family Planning
- Mental Health in Primary Care
- Paediatrics & Adolescent Health
Month 7-9: Procedures & Complex Care
- Minor Surgery & Practical Procedures
- Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedics
- Palliative & End-of-Life Care
- Older Adults & Frailty
Month 10-12: Leadership, Ethics & Portfolio
- Medical Ethics, Law & Consent
- Practice Management & Leadership
- Clinical Governance & Audit
- Portfolio Compilation & Reflection
How it is delivered and assessed
Every module is delivered self-paced inside the MedNext platform. You move through clinician-written notes, then reinforce each concept with flashcards, mnemonics and focused MCQs drawn from the wider MedNext question bank. There are no fixed deadlines, so you can complete the programme faster or slower than the indicative duration.
Assessment is formative and built for retention rather than gatekeeping: end-of-module self-assessment checks, progress tracking that surfaces knowledge gaps, and spaced review prompts that bring weak areas back at the right time. A reflective portfolio prompt at the end helps you record what you have covered for your own CPD log.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an accredited fellowship or a degree?
No. It is a structured, self-paced learning programme in the CPD style. Accreditation is pending and completion does not by itself grant a licence, registration or university award. It is intended to consolidate knowledge and support your professional development.
Who can enrol?
MBBS or equivalent. Currently practising or returning to GP. The programme is designed to be studied around clinical work.
How long does it take and how much study is involved?
The indicative duration is 12 months, at an estimated 4-6 hours of study per week. Because it is self-paced with no fixed sessions, you can adjust this to your own schedule.
Will it help with my exams?
The content overlaps with DNB Family Medicine, NEET-PG and NEXT. It is not an exam-registration pathway, but the notes, reasoning frameworks and practice questions build knowledge that is directly relevant to these assessments.
How is it delivered and assessed?
Entirely online and self-paced within the MedNext platform, using clinician-written notes, flashcards, mnemonics and MCQs. Assessment is formative: end-of-module self-checks and progress tracking rather than a formal graded examination.
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